How to install Nvidia Optimus Driver on Ubuntu 22.04?

Overview

The hybrid GPU solution known as Nvidia Optimus uses discrete switching and has a history of causing problems and having restrictions on Linux systems. After many years of waiting, Ubuntu was finally released with a sparkling new kernel that is compatible with proprietary drivers and is simple to install.

Within the same computer system, switching between two GPUs is made simple by Nvidia Optimus. It uses a hybrid GPU switching technique that uses the least amount of system power while yet delivering maximum performance. In the event of high workload overload, particularly when a more demanding program is running on the PC, it instantly switches to a dedicated graphics card.

This tutorial will show you how to install Nvidia Optimus Driver on Ubuntu 22.04.

Prerequisites

There are certain prerequisites that need to be met before you begin.

• Server with Ubuntu 22.04

• Non-root user (sudo-enabled)

Key

• Red Color: Input

• Green Color: Output

Common prompts

• When using sudo to execute a command, you might be asked for your user password.

• When a command is executed, you could be asked if you wish to carry it out further or not. Enter "Y" to proceed or "n" to end, and then press ENTER.

Get Started

Step 1: Update all dependencies

Run the below command to fetch the package information from all configured sources.

sudo apt-get update

Step 2: Download installation package

Run the below command to download and install the package fetched above.

sudo apt-get upgrade

Step 3: Install Nvidia Optimus Driver

Execute the Nvidia Optimus Driver installation command as:

sudo apt install nvidia-driver-515 nvidia-dkms-515

Step 4: Verify Nvidia Optimus Driver installation

To verify the installation of the Nvidia Optimus Driver, run the command below:

sudo dpkg --get-selections | grep nvidia

Conclusion

Ubuntu's repository has to be updated before installing the Nvidia Optimus Driver. To install the driver, use the apt command. Verify the drivers' installation to make sure everything went well.